Paving the way for new agents; is standard chemotherapy part of the treatment paradigm for chronic lymphocytic leukemia in the future?

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polycythemia occurs in 1 to 5% of neonates and is associated with complications, including an increased risk of thrombocytopenia. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate incidence, risk factors, management and outcome of thrombocytopenia in neonates with polycythemia. STUDY DESIGN:All neonates with polycythemia admitted to ...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Vlug RD,Lopriore E,Janssen M,Middeldorp JM,Rath ME,Smits-Wintjens VE

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) are considered indolent lymphocytic malignancies, more often requiring active surveillance rather than intervention. Despite the indolent nature of CLL/SLL, treatment is likely indicated in a patients' lifetime. Recent changes in the t...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Tees MT,Flinn IW

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Inhibitors against factor VIII (FVIII), which develop in around 20-30% of patients with severe hemophilia A, represent a significant complication of on-demand or prophylactic FVIII therapy. Currently, the main treatment option for inhibitor patients is eradication using immune tolerance induction (ITI) the...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Oldenburg J,Young G,Santagostino E,Escuriola Ettingshausen C

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Disorders of iron metabolism are commonly seen in onco-hematological clinical practice. Iron-deficiency anemia and cancer-associated anemia are usually treated with supportive therapies. Optimal management of these conditions are discussed in this perspective paper. Areas covered: A position paper discussi...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Barni S,Gascòn P,Petrelli F,García-Erce JA,Pedrazzoli P,Rosti G,Giordano G,Mafodda A,Múñoz M

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although guidelines exist to deal with some aspects of platelet transfusion practice, many important clinical issues have not been addressed in large randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Slichter et al. conducted a RCT of prophylactic platelet transfusions to determine the effects of the dose of platelets on clinical ...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Cid J,Lozano M

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome (CAPS) is a rare, life-threatening disease. In 1992, Asherson defined it as a widespread coagulopathy related to the antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL). CAPS requires rapid diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment. Areas covered: This paper discusses all aspects of...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Carmi O,Berla M,Shoenfeld Y,Levy Y

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous iron is standard for dialysis-associated anemia and its use is rising dramatically in other settings. Except for the dextrans, full iron replacement requires multiple visits. Nonetheless, safety concerns abound. Ferumoxytol, a recently approved modified dextran with a carbohydrate core that tightly binds t...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Rosner MH,Auerbach M

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypogonadism is the most frequently reported endocrine complication, affecting 40%-80% of thalassemia major (TM) patients. The prevalence and severity of hypogonadism in TM varies among studies, depending on patients' age, genotype, transfusion frequency and starting age and efficiency of iron chelation. A...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： De Sanctis V,Soliman AT,Elsedfy H,Di Maio S,Canatan D,Soliman N,Karimi M,Kattamis C

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In sickle cell disease (SCD), hemoglobin S (HbS) red blood cells (RBCs) are characteristically deformed and inflexible. Often breaking down in the circulation, they exhibit increased adhesive properties with the endothelium and activated neutrophils and platelets, increasing the risk of occlusion of the mi...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Ofori-Acquah SF

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Treatment of elderly patients with acute leukemia is challenging. Older age is associated with increased risk of treatment-related toxicity. Currently, no consensus exists regarding optimal therapy in this patient population. Areas covered: The following review is a comprehensive summary of various therape...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Thomas X

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) represents a group of cancers characterized by abnormal blood cell formation and maturation, leading to various degrees of cytopenias and potential transformation to acute myeloid leukemia. Deletion of the long arm of chromosome 5 (del(5q)) is the most common clonal chromos...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Gorshein E,Weber UM,Gore S

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:While associated life-threatening and fatal bleeding events are less frequent with the direct factor Xa inhibitors compared to vitamin K antagonists, significant concern surrounding management of major bleeds and urgent periprocedural interruption of these agents exists among clinicians. Andexanet alfa is ...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Cervi A,Crowther M

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are associated with a variety of symptoms and signs which cause major morbidity for the patients. The disorders are associated with increased incidence of thromboembolic and hemorrhagic events which can lead to complications and shortened life expectancy. Areas covered: ...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Greenfield G,McMullin MF

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adult T-cell leukemia-lymphoma (ATL) is a peripheral T-cell malignancy, closely associated with human T-cell lymphotropic virus type I infection. Clinically, ATL is classified into four subtypes: acute, lymphoma, chronic and smoldering type. Although the prognosis of chronic and smoldering-type ATL is relatively good,...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Tanosaki R,Tobinai K

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Akt is a Ser-Thr kinase with pleiotropic effects on cell survival, growth and metabolism. Recent evidence from gene-deletion studies in mice, and analysis of human platelets treated with Akt inhibitors, suggest that Akt regulates platelet activation, with potential consequences for thrombosis. Akt activation is regula...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Woulfe DS

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Purine analogs made dramatic improvements for patients with hairy cell leukemia (HCL), but patients often relapse, require multiple treatments, and may become refractory. Major developments in treatment of relapsed/refractory HCL occurred with discovery of disease biology. New agents increase the complexit...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Chihara D,Kreitman RJ

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fms-like tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT3) plays an important role in both normal and malignant hematopoiesis. Activating mutations in the FLT3 receptor can be detected in approximately 30% of acute myeloid leukemias (AMLs) and are associated with a distinctly poor clinical outcome for patients. There are now several class...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： el-Shami K,Stone RM,Smith BD

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:We analyzed hemoglobin (Hb) levels and degree of anemia in relation to genotype in patients with hemoglobin H (Hb H) disease, thereby providing a scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of Hb H disease in the Guangxi region of China. METHODS:Hb analysis was conducted in 615 patients using high per...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Luo S,Chen X,Chen L,Zhong Q,Wang Q,Xu Z,Huang J,Yan T,Tang N

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Immune surveillance is the dynamic process whereby the immune system identifies and kills tumor cells based on their aberrant expression of stress-related surface molecules or presentation of tumor neoantigens. It plays a crucial role in controlling the initiation and progression of hematologic cancers suc...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Nesic M,El-Galaly TC,Bøgsted M,Pedersen IS,Dybkær K

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hb H disease is an alpha-thalassemia (α-thal) syndrome characterized by chronic hemolytic anemia that occurs when three of total four α-globin genes lost their function due to completely deletions or different kind of mutations. OBJECTIVE:We here described 66 patients who have been diagnosed for Hb H diseas...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Farashi S,Bayat N,Vakili S,Faramarzi Garous N,Ashki M,Imanian H,Najmabadi H,Azarkeivan A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) remains a therapeutic challenge. Patients with relapsed HL should be identified according to their prognostic factors at relapse (duration of remission and extranodal disease or stage). Patients with refractory disease, defined as progression during induction trea...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Sibon D,Brice P

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a molecularly heterogeneous disease defined by different cellular origins and mechanisms of oncogenic activation. Approximately 10% of DLBCL cases harbor a MYC rearrangement and this has been associated with a more aggressive clinical course following standard thera...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Burotto M,Berkovits A,Dunleavy K

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recombinant IFN-α (rIFN-α) induces complete hematologic remissions in patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), but its use has been limited by side effects owing to the relatively high doses used. Now, low-dose rIFN-α is stressed, starting relatively early in the course of the MPNs. In polycythemia vera, thi...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Silver RT,Kiladjian JJ,Hasselbalch HC

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over two-thirds of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma are over 65 years. The treatment goals for the non-transplant-eligible patients should be to prolong survival by achieving the best response, while ensuring quality of life. New upfront treatment combinations based on first generation of novel proteasome inhibitors a...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Mateos MV,Leleu X,Palumbo A,San Miguel JF

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Asparaginase has been a mainstay of therapy in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia since the 1970s. There are two major preparations available and FDA approved in the United States today, one derived from Escherichia coli and the other from Erwinia chrysanthemi. Erwinia asparaginase is antigenically distinct...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Figueiredo L,Cole PD,Drachtman RA

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a myeloproliferative disorder that has become the neoplastic poster child for understanding the disease biology of a malignant disease and targeting effective therapy. The targeted therapy of BCR-ABL inhibition by tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) has provided the epitome f...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Poch Martell M,Sibai H,Deotare U,Lipton JH

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Here we review the recent literature on Hemophilia gene transfer/therapy. Gene therapy is one of several new technologies being developed as a treatment for bleeding disorders. We will discuss current and pending clinical efforts and attempt to relate how the field is trending. In doing so, we will focus on the use of...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Ward P,Walsh CE

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hemophilia A is a congenital, recessive, X-linked bleeding disorder that is managed with infusions of plasma-derived or recombinant factor (F) VIII. The primary considerations in FVIII replacement therapy today are the: 1) immunogenicity of FVIII concentrates, 2) role of longer-acting FVIII products, 3) prophylactic u...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Aledort L,Ljung R,Mann K,Pipe S

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human acute myeloid leukemia is a heterogeneous disease and the effect of therapeutic targeting of specific molecular mechanisms will probably vary between patient subsets. Cell cycle regulators are among the emerging targets (e.g., aurora and polo-like kinases, cyclin-dependent kinases). Inhibition of communication b...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Reikvam H,Hauge M,Brenner AK,Hatfield KJ,Bruserud Ø

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Recent advances and drug approvals in the last decade have substantially changed the landscape of relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), which not only improved outcomes for patients but also increased complexity of treatment decisions. The approvals are based on randomized studies of novel agent...

journal_title：Expert review of hematology

authors： Sanchez L,Barley K,Richter J,Franz J,Cho HJ,Jagannath S,Madduri D,Parekh S,Richard S,Chari A

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00